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Judy Daffron Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Judy M. Daffron, 88, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31st, in Sterling House, South Bend. Judy was born on December 2, 1923, in Mishawaka, to Joseph and Floy (Deter) Lehr. She was preceded in death by her mother, Floy; father, Joseph; and stepmother, Laura Lehr, who was like a mother to her; a brother, John Lehr; and her son-in-law, Joseph Cocquyt. On April 10, 1944, in Mishawaka, she married Thomas W. Daffron, who preceded her in death in November 1997. Surviving are daughters, Jodie Cocquyt of South Bend and Janan Durban of Indianapolis; son, Thomas (Marianne) Daffron of Vandalia, MI; seven grandchildren, Kristin (Peter) Pica, Kevin (Jana) Cocquyt, Jason (Michelle) Durban, Jenna (Mike) Brunsman, Murri (Matt) Franklin, Taya (Kirby) Loupe and Tim (Amy) Daffron; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ruth Lehr and Doris (Ted) Wood; and many nieces and nephews. Judy was employed by the Assessor's Office and the St. Joseph County Surveyor's Office, retiring in 1983. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka, and the FOE Ladies Auxiliary. She was a 1941 graduate of Mishawaka High School where she served as the Chair for the reunion committee. She was also a past president of the Beiger Elementary PTA, a member of the FOP East End Little League Ladies Auxiliary, and was a proud member of the Rocking Chair Rockettes and the Screwballs social club. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 3rd, in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4th, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. The family would like to offer special thanks to the Sterling House and all of the staff for their care and compassion shown to Judy and her family. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
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Peggy (Freise) Sheley
February 2, 2012
I did not intend to be the mystery guest when I signed this morning-sorry my name was not included with my message...
Jerry & Edna Swartz
February 2, 2012
Tom and Marianne - So sorry to learn the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace and may God comfort you and your family.
February 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Tom,Marianne,Taya and your family. Fay & Kirby Loupe
Charlene &Mike DeNeve
February 2, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Candice Stoner-Engle
February 2, 2012
Tom, Marianne and Family,
So sorry to read of your Mother's passing. I think of your family often with much fondness.
Carol Powell
February 2, 2012
My sympathies to your family. Spoke with Judy often when visiting my mother at Sterling House. She was always so pleasant. So sorry for your loss.
Marie Klingerman
February 2, 2012
Sorry to hear about your mom. It's always hard to lose a parent no matter the age
February 2, 2012
I have happy memories of your mom from being in your home as a youngster and then again when I became her neighbor on East Third St. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
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